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{"title":"Reply to LTE 5020976.","authors":"Christopher M Baldwin, Alexandra Gillen","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70111","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70111","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"883-884"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360650/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148144733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of Vernier caliper to measure diameter and anastomotic index of end-to-end jejunojejunostomy in horses.","authors":"David E Freeman","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70112","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70112","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"881-882"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360722/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147821319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surgical impact of laparoscopic and laparotomic elective ovariectomy on inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in anestrus dogs.","authors":"Alfonso Calabria, Chiara Del Prete, Maria Pia Pasolini, Veronica Palumbo, Maria Anna Nappo, Silvia Ammirati, Davide Ciccarelli, Fabiana Micieli, Michal Andrzej Kosior, Carmine Carbone, Natascia Cocchia","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70070","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70070","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the systemic inflammatory and oxidative stress responses after elective ovariectomy via open surgery (OPEN) or laparoscopy (LAP) in anestrus bitches.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Prospective, blinded, randomized clinical trial. Animals A total of 26 healthy bitches.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 26 healthy bitches in anestrus were randomly assigned to undergo either LAP or OPEN ovariectomy (n = 13 per group). Blood samples were collected at four timepoints (preoperative-Tpre, 2 h-T2, 24 h-T24, and 7 days postoperative-T7) for quantification of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and paraoxonase-1 (PON-1), biological antioxidant potential (BAP), and reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IL-6 levels were higher in the OPEN group at Tpre, T24 and T7, while the LAP group exhibited a transient peak at T2 with a return to baseline by T7. PON-1 levels decreased in both groups at T2 but remained lower in the LAP group at T24 and T7. d-ROM levels were higher in the OPEN group, with an increase through T7, whereas the LAP group showed only a transient peak at T24. BAP levels increased in the OPEN group, but not in the LAP group by T7.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>LAP ovariectomy induced a milder and more transient inflammatory and oxidative response compared to OPEN surgery in bitches, likely due to reduced surgical trauma.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>This study included only animals in anestrus. This is the first application of both canine-specific biomarkers of inflammation and canine-validated biomarkers of oxidative stress to compare techniques of elective canine spaying. These findings suggest that minimally invasive ovariectomy attenuates inflammatory and oxidative stress responses compared to OPEN technique in dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"984-993"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360779/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145893372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"3D printed aiming device for equine proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis: Ex vivo study.","authors":"Emma Aimonetti, Martin Genton, Christoph Johannes Lischer, Fabrice Rossignol","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70085","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the benefit of using a three-dimensional (3D)-printed titanium aiming device for placing two 5.5-mm transarticular screws during proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) arthrodesis in equine species.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Ex vivo study.</p><p><strong>Sample population: </strong>A total of 40 cadaveric forelimbs from adult horses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A senior surgeon and a first-year resident each performed 20 constructs: 10 using the device and 10 using a freehand technique. Procedure duration and number of intraoperative radiographs were recorded. Final radiographs were evaluated by an ECVS-certified surgeon unaware of treatment group, based on two criteria: compliance with the AO principles, and symmetry and homogeneity of the construct. Following implants removal, the position of the thread hole on the articular surface of the second phalanx was assessed and graded for accuracy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For the inexperienced surgeon, the device reduced mean procedure time from 27.24 to 20.16 min (-25%, p < .01), decreased mean radiograph number from 6.1 to 2.1 (-60%, p < .01), and improved mean accuracy scores from 4.4 to 5.8 (+31%, p < .01). Construct symmetry also improved from 1.5 to 2.2 (+47%, p < .05). For the senior surgeon, only the number of radiographs was significantly reduced, from 3.1 to 1.3 (-58%, p < .01), with no significant difference in duration, accuracy, or symmetry.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The aiming device improved feasibility, accuracy, and repeatability of transarticular screw placement for the inexperienced surgeon.</p><p><strong>Impact: </strong>This 3D-printed device appears to be as a promising tool for achieving gold-standard transarticular screw placement and may increases the accuracy of this surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"898-907"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360315/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146221275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcome of Standardbred racehorses following femoropatellar arthroscopy for osteochondrosis dissecans.","authors":"Adrienne D Rhodes, Annette M McCoy, Matthew C Stewart, Santiago D Gutierrez-Nibeyro","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70058","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate postoperative racing performance of a population of Standardbred racehorses following arthroscopic removal of an osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) lesion of the femoropatellar joint.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Retrospective study.</p><p><strong>Sample population: </strong>A total of 45 client-owned Standardbred racehorses.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>OCD lesions were measured and graded using the length of the subchondral bone defect from preoperative radiographs. Postoperative racing results were obtained from the United States Trotting Association, and follow-up owner surveys were conducted. A control group of contemporaneous paternal siblings free of OCD lesions was selected for comparison of racing performance. Regression analysis was used to determine associations between presence or grade of OCD lesions and performance parameters with sex and gait covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference in proportion of horses starting a race based on OCD lesion grade. Affected racehorses had fewer starts at 3 years of age (IRR = 0.84 [95% CI: 0.74-0.96], p = .012) but not at 2 years of age, when compared to unaffected siblings. There was also no difference in race wins or earnings between affected and unaffected horses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Arthroscopy remains an effective treatment for OCD lesions of the femoropatellar joint in Standardbred racehorses, when performed prior to the start of intensive training, and lesions treated in this manner have no major impact on racing potential. Limitations included a small number of affected individuals especially with higher grades of OCD lesions and there was no conservative treatment group.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>OCD lesions within the femoropatellar joint in Standardbred racehorses resulted in minimal impact on postoperative racing performance when removed arthroscopically.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"976-983"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145565133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effect of arthroscopic lavage volume on bacterial culture of egress fluid in horses with experimentally induced septic arthritis and synovitis.","authors":"Alannah M Friedlund, Jose L Bracamonte, Roman V Koziy, Tasha Epp, Keri L Thomas","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70075","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate if high-volume lavage results in a negative bacterial culture of egress fluid, regardless of pathogen in an experimental model of equine septic arthritis.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Experimental study.</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>A total of 11 horses in three groups (lipopolysaccharide [LPS] Group 1, n = 4; Escherichia coli [E. coli] Group 2, n = 4; Staphylococcus aureus [S. aureus] Group 3, n = 3).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A middle carpal joint of each horse was injected with LPS (synovitis Group 1), E. coli (septic arthritis Group 2) or S. aureus (septic arthritis Group 3). Arthroscopic lavage of the middle carpal joint was performed 24-h post-injection. Egress fluid samples were collected every liter for bacterial culture. Liter samples 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 were submitted for bacterial culture. Subsequent samples were submitted based on the results of the initial dataset.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Predicted probability of a positive culture after 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 L for E. coli and S. aureus, respectively were: 44.7% (p = .04) and 98.3% (p ≤ .001) after 1 L, 42.6% (p = .02) and 94.3% (p ≤ .001) after 5 L, 40.1% (p = .02) and 77.8% (p = .001) after 10 L, 37.6% (p = .04) and 42.5% (p = .08) after 15 L, and 35.2% (p = .09) and 13.5% (p = .32) after 20 L. LPS cultures (n = 4) were negative at every timepoint. Post-lavage 50% (2/4) of E coli. and 100% (3/3) S. aureus horses had positive synovial fluid cultures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A total of 20 L of lavage fluid was not sufficient to result in a sustained negative bacterial culture.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>High-volume arthroscopic lavage alone is not sufficient as a treatment for septic arthritis.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"994-1002"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360738/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145844182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Scientific Presentation Abstracts.","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70119","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70119","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"e210-e260"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biomechanical comparison of the bone-screw-fastener to conventional cortical buttress screw in a simulated ex vivo model of equine midbody proximal sesamoid bone fracture repair.","authors":"Thomas J O'Brien, James W Johnson, Christopher E Kawcak, Ben C Gadomski, Ryan S Carpenter, Brad B Nelson","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70060","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare implant failure and gap displacement characteristics of simulated medial mid-body proximal sesamoid bone (PSB) fractures repaired with bone-screw-fasteners (BSF) or cortical screws (CS) in single or double screw configurations.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Ex vivo experimental study.</p><p><strong>Sample population: </strong>A total of 14 paired equine cadaver forelimbs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Medial mid-body PSB osteotomies were created in each forelimb. Surgical repair was performed using either: (1) single 3.5 mm BSF (BSF_single), (2) single 4.5 mm CS (CS_single), (3) two 3.5 mm BSFs (BSF_double), or (4) two 3.5 mm cortical screws (CS_double) (n = 7 repairs/group). Biomechanical properties and failure characteristics were evaluated through a single cycle to failure. Comparisons between groups were made using Wilcoxon-matched pairs or Mann-Whitney tests. Statistical significance was p < .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The BSF_double group (2081 ± 181 N) had significantly higher yield than BSF_single (1458 ± 92 N, p = .01) and CS_single (1532 ± 86 N, p = .02) groups. The CS_double group (2101 ± 126 N) had significantly higher yield than BSF_single (p = .001) and CS_single (p = .003) groups. Biomechanical properties were not different between BSF_single and CS_single groups, or between BSF_double and CS_double groups. Gap measurements at construct failure were significantly higher abaxially than axially in all groups (all p < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>No differences were detected between the single BSF and 4.5 mm CS for repair of medial mid-body PSB fractures. Surgical repair using two screws has biomechanical advantage to single screw repair, regardless of screw type ex vivo.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>The BSF is not different to CS for repair of PSB fractures. Counteracting abaxial forces in surgical repair of mid-body PSB fractures warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"953-964"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360628/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145606246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative analysis of accuracy and safety in guided versus freehand lateral-to-medial humeral transcondylar drilling.","authors":"Rodrigo Rosa, Julie Hunt, Michael D Schlicksup, Collin A Wolff","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70097","DOIUrl":"10.1111/vsu.70097","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare the performance of three guided humeral transcondylar drilling techniques and the freehand drilling technique based on anatomical landmarks.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Randomized block design ex vivo study.</p><p><strong>Sample population: </strong>Canine cadavers (n = 48; 96 elbows).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Elbows were scanned using computed tomography (CT) to manufacture patient-specific three-dimensional (3D)-printed drill guides (3D-PDG) and were randomly assigned to one of four groups: universal aiming device (UAD), fluoroscopy-assisted drilling (FAD), 3D-PDG, and freehand drilling (FHD) performed by two board-certified surgeons. All elbows were CT scanned. Drilled tunnels (DT) were compared with an optimal drilling axis (ODA). Outcome measures included drilling time, DT entry and exit point translations, angulation, distance to the articular surface, and joint infringement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Drilling technique influenced both entry and exit point translation. Freehand drilling was the fastest and safest method (0% joint infringement). The UAD exhibited the highest incidence of joint infringement (26.1%), followed by 3D-PDG (21.7%) and FAD (4.2%). Most joint infringements were caused by unacceptable (>10°) craniocaudal or proximodistal DT angulation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>When performed by experienced surgeons, FHD is accurate and safe, and may outperform guided techniques. Laterally applied 3D-PDG necessitates specific design modifications to improve stability, as well as surgeon training and feedback. The UAD technique may be adversely affected by the lack of a surgical assistant and by limb position. Fluoroscopy-assisted drilling is accurate, but it results in a longer procedure time and requires equipment that may not be readily accessible.</p><p><strong>Clinical significance: </strong>Experienced surgeons can reliably perform FHD utilizing anatomical landmarks with satisfactory accuracy for humeral condylar drilling.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"885-897"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13360753/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147487603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Laparoscopic typhlectomy in a dog with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor.","authors":"Edoardo Poggi, Francesca Izzo, Francesco Piana","doi":"10.1111/vsu.70130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe the surgical technique, perioperative course, and outcome of laparoscopic typhlectomy (LT) in a dog with an isolated cecal mass.</p><p><strong>Study design: </strong>Case report.</p><p><strong>Animals: </strong>A 12-year-old male Labrador retriever.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A dog presented with a 3 week history of gastrointestinal signs and weight loss. Advanced imaging identified a 1.7 cm cecal mass without evidence of lymphadenopathy or metastasis. A four-portal laparoscopic approach was used. The ileocecal fold was dissected using ultrasonic and monopolar energy devices, and the cecum was resected with a 60 mm endoscopic linear stapler fitted with a 2.5 mm cartridge. The specimen was retrieved in a laparoscopic bag. Total surgical time was 66 min.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Laparoscopic typhlectomy was completed and the dog recovered without intraoperative complications, resumed voluntary feeding within 6 h, and was discharged after 36 h. Histopathology confirmed a gastrointestinal stromal tumor with tumor-free margins. No recurrence or gastrointestinal complications were observed during 6 months of clinical and ultrasonographic follow up. Survival time was 365 days; euthanasia was performed because of an unrelated neurological condition.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although typhlectomy is an established procedure, this report shows the feasibility of a totally laparoscopic approach for selected cecal lesions in dogs. Laparoscopic typhlectomy may provide a minimally invasive alternative to open typhlectomy in selected patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":23667,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Surgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148346498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}